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Also in David F. Busch collection

The collection consists of artifacts, including United States and German military clothing, equipment, and insignia, scrip, currency, pins, correspondence, documents, and publications relating to the experiences of David F. Busch in the US Army in Europe during World War II.

Ribbon for Iron Cross with pin acquired by PFC David F. Busch, while serving as a soldier in the United States Army in Europe. The object originally attached to the pin is missing; only the mount remains.

Contains a clipping of a photograph of Bernhard Ramcke, and the envelope in which it was contained, which were retreived by PFC David F. Busch, an American soldier who was stationed in Europe during WWII.

The commemorative medallion was retreived by PFC David F. Busch, an American soldier who was stationed in Europe during WWII. It commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Leipzig-Dresden railway, April 24, 1937.

Medal with ribbon fragment acquired by PFC David F. Busch, an American soldier who was stationed in Europe during WWII. The medal, from the Touring Club of France, was sold during World War I to raise funds for the war effort.

Large, liquid filled, model AK 39 German wrist compass found by David F. Busch, a US soldier fighting in Germany during World War II. It was manufactured by Kadlec and designed to be worn on Luftwaffe pilot or crewman’s right wrist. An additional strap allows the compass to be secured over the sleeve of a flight suit or on to a rescue vest. In June 1943, David was drafted into the US Army and assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division. In October 1943, he was deployed and fought in Central Europe and Germany. On May 7, 1945, Germany surrendered.

Page torn from book featuring the Schlosshotel in Kassel. In German. Date unknown. Artifact retreived by PFC David F. Busch (donor's great uncle), an American soldier who was stationed in Europe during WWII.

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